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S. M. WARD Dec. 4, 1951 DIAPER Filed Jan INVENTOR.

Patented Dec. 4, 1951 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE DIAPER Sena M. Ward, Batavia, N. Y.

Application January 8, 1951, Serial No. 204,907

This invention relates to improvements in protective garments of breechcloth type for infants Vand has for its object to provide a garment which may be conveniently applied without the use of pins; will snugly enclose the body of the wearer without uncomfortable bulging or excessive folding and will permit full movement of the limbs without restrictive binding effect by the garment.

My improved garment is of the tie on type and of special form and design to avoid encircling of any portions ofthe body by any free bands or tape which is decidedly objectionable in garments of this type particularly under the conditions of possible garmentV displacement from proper position as, will be readily understood. The improved garment, moreover, Vis of a design allowing of its being economically manufactured and eliminates to the maximum degree, destructive pull on the fabric resulting in greater durability and in addition it offers the maximum degree of sanitary protection in use.

The foregoing and other features and advan tages of my improved garment will be more fully understood by reference to the accompanying drawing wherein like reference characters are y applied to the corresponding parts in views. n

In the drawing:

- Fig. 1 is a front elevational view of my improved garment in position as secured on the infant. n

Fig. 2 is a rear elevational View thereof.

Fig. 3 is a top plan view thereof. l 4

Fig. 4 is a view of the garment as spread out and showing the outside thereof. Y

Fig. 5 is a similarpview showing the inner side of the garment and in position for the reception of the infant.

In the preferred embodiment of the features of my invention as herein shownand described, the protective garment comprises two overlaying counterpart body sheets of fabric a and b, and as best shown in Figs. 4 and 5, vertically elongated with outwardlycurved upper and lower edges 2 and 3 and inwardly curved side edges 4, 4. 'I'he marginal edge portions of each body sheet are folded over inwardly and the body sheets a and b are then fastened togetherr in any suitable manner, such as by stitching. The thicknessof the two body sheets a and b provides for added warmth and sanitary protection.

To the outer surface of body sheet b of the garment so formed and positioned to connect the laterally opposite corners 8, 8 and 9, 9 there are provided securing tapes or ribbons I0 and II the several shown in Figs. 4 and 5, and stitched to the body sheets a and b throughout the full Width thereof and with free end extensions at each side of the garment for tying purpose as hereinafter described.

The lower portion of the garment, as shown in Figs. 4 and 5, is provided with relatively closely spaced tape receiving apertures or slits I2, I2

finished With button hole stitching and extending horizontally or transversely of the garment and,

spaced equidistantly from the central vertical axis of the garment. These apertures I2, I2 are perferably positioned close to the tape II so as to be strengthened against 'distortion by the presence of the stitched on tape. When folded onto the body of the infant this lower portion of the garment having the apertures I2, I2 becomes the front of the garment as shown in Figs. 1-3.

The upper end portion of the garment having tape I0 on the outer surface ofthe body sheet b of the garment is provided with a loop of tape I4 centrally and vertically positioned as shown in Fig. 4.

In applying the improved garment it is spread out flatwise with the body sheet b upward, as shown in Fig. 5,'and with upper edge 2 occupying a position at the waistline of the child. The lower portion of the garment is then folded forwardly and upwardly between the legs, as shown in Fig. 1, bringing both edges 2 and 3 substantially even. The free ends of the tape I0 are carried upwardly or'forwardly and threaded through the apertures I2, I2 and tied with Va bow knot at the front of the garment. VA free end of the other tape' I IV is then passed through loop I4 and the ends likewise secured by a bow knot at the rear of the garment as shown in Fig'. 2. The corner portions of the garment are thereby positioned in overlapping relation with each of the now upper edges 2 and 3l of the garment folded about. the waist for approximately three quarter encirclement thereof. The garment is efficiently secured about the child with ample leg openings I6 which are' readily extensible to accommodate leg activity without binding. Italso provides for encircling of the waist portion without excessive or bulky thickness of material.

The securing tape in my improved garment eliminates any free tape engagement or encircling of the body. The securing tie at the front of the garment is positioned to be normally out of reach of the infant. The transversely or horizontally extending apertures I2, I2 are arranged and positioned to avoid excessive strain on the fabric thereby providing a more durablegarment as it is materially reinforced at this point, rst

by providing the slits in a double fold of material,V

rubberized material for special use as desired.

A single body sheet of fabric rather than two overlaying counterpart sheets might also be` employed for giving the desired thickness.

It is to be understood that the form of my invention, herein shown and described,` is to be taken a preferred example of the same, and that various changes in the shape, size and arrangement of parts may be resorted to, without departing from the spirit of my invention, or the scope of the subjoined claims.

I claim:

1. A protective garment of the charactery described, comprisingr a body sheet having its central portion reduced in width relative to its end portions, securing tapes having free tie portions attached to the end portions of the garment and extending transversely thereof, the lower end portion of the body sheet being provided with apertures to be positioned at the front waist area when applied and adapted to receive the free tie portions of the tape of the upper end portion of the garment body sheet.

2. vA protective'garment of the character described, compr'sing a body sheet having its central portion reduced in width relative to its end portions. securing tapes having free tie portions attached to the end portions of the garment and extending transversely thereof, the lower end portion of the body sheet being provided with apertures to be positioned at the front waist area when applied and adapted to receive theY free tie portions of the tape of the upper end portion of the body sheet and a loop secured to the outer surface of the upper end portion of the body sheet adapted to receive the tape of the lower body end portion.

3. A protective garment of the character described, comprising an elongated body sheet hav- -L ing inwardly curved side edges, a lining sheet afnxed thereto, transversely extending securing tapes affixed to the upper and lower end portions of the body sheet and said garment being provided with closely spaced slits in its central lower end portion adapted to receive the free ends of the tape of the opposite end portion when folded upwardly to form the garment iront substantially as described.

4. A protective garment of the character described, comprising a body sheet having its central portion reduced in width relative to Yits end portions, securing tapes having free tie portions attached to the end portions of the garment body sheet and extending transversely thereof, the lower end portion of the body sheet `being pro- 4 vided with apertures to be positioned at the front waist area when applied, said apertures being elongated in the direction transverse of the body sheet and adapted to receive the free tie portions oi the tape of the opposite end portion of the body sheet.

5. VA protective garment of the character described, comprising a rst body sheet having its central portion reduced in width relative to its end portions, a second body sheet having its central portion reduced in width relative to its end portions and aflixed to said rst body sheet, securing tapes having free tie portions attached to the end portion of the second body sheet and extending transversely thereof, the lower end portion of the body sheets being provided with apertures to be positioned at the front waist area when applied and adapted to receive the free tie portions of the tape ci the upper end portion of said second body sheet.

6. A protective garment of the character described, comprising a first body sheet ,having its central portion reduced in width relative to its end portions, a second body sheet having its central portion reduced in width relative to its end portions and aiiixed to said rst body sheet, securing tapes having free tie portions attached to the end portion of the second body sheet and extending transversely thereof, the lower end portion of the body sheets being provided with apertures to be positioned at the front waist area when applied and adapted to receive the free tie portions of the tape of the upper end portion of said second body sheet, and a loop secured to the outer surface of the upper end portion of said second body sheet adapted to receive the tape of the lower end portion of said rst body sheet.

'7. A protective garment of the character described, comprising a plurality of overlaying joined body sheets having their central portions reduced in width relative to their end portions, transversely extendingfsecuring tapes affixed to the end portions ofthe garment and adapted to hold the garment snugly against the waist and said Vgarment being provided with apertures to be positioned at the front waist area when applied and adapted to receive the free ends of the tape of the upper end portion of the garment.

8. A protective garment of the character described, comprising a plurality of overlaying joined body sheets having their central portions reduced in width relative to their end portions, securing tapes having free tie portions attached to the rend portions of the garment and extending transversely thereof, the lower end portion of the body sheets being provided with apertures to be positioned at the front waist area when applied and adapted to receive the free tie portions of the tape of the upper end portion of the garment and a loop'secured to the outer surface of the upper end portion of the garment adapted to receive the tape of the lower end portion of the garment.

y SENA M. WARD.

No references cited. 

